Archive - Classic Cool Sewing

3 Simple Tips for Sewing a Lapped Zipper

Plus, the finished Marimekko slipcover and a brief look at color in film costumes.

Jun 15 •

May 2025

Making a Marimekko Slipcover with Custom Welting

A welting how-to. Also inside: seaming with a too-small remnant.

May 30 •

Fabric Scraps, A Leaf Pillow, & Pintucks

From throwaway to throw pillow.

May 15 •

April 2025

What are they? And how to sew a loop with self-filled tubing.

Apr 30 •

Amethyst Embellishment

Beadwork techniques for an experimental jacket upgrade.

Apr 15 •

March 2025

How to Draft a Lining Pattern: Reverse Engineering a Vintage Jacket Part 3

Simple methods for drafting a jacket lining pattern. Plus, tips for selecting the right fabric, and more.

Mar 31 •

A Sweater Alteration with Chain Stitch Embroidery Accent

Featuring Embroidery Stitch #2: The Chain Stitch

Mar 15 •

February 2025

Pattern Grading: Reverse Engineering a Vintage Evening Jacket Part 2

Pattern grading overview and techniques to adjust your pattern's size.

Feb 28 •

Reverse Engineering a Vintage Evening Jacket Part 1

Deconstructing the design and drafting the pattern.

Feb 15 •

January 2025

Vintage Lips & Centered Zippers

Sew a lip-shaped pouch with a vintage pattern.

Jan 30 •

Sewing Vintage Barbie Clothes

Making Tiny Outfits Cut from Vintage Vogue Patterns

Jan 15 •

December 2024

Hand Embroidery 101

Featuring Embroidery Stitch #1: The Backstitch

Dec 30, 2024 •

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